Assessment
We inspect the relevant roof, attic, deck, flashing, and ventilation conditions and document what we find.
Roofing
Replacement, repair, storm response
What we do and how
A roof is the one assembly on your home where a small defect turns into a structural problem.
Request a site assessment →We start every roofing project with a documented inspection of the deck, flashing, penetrations, and ventilation, then give you a written scope that states exactly what is being removed, what is being installed, and what is being left in place. We install to manufacturer specification so the material warranty stays intact, and we photograph the work as it progresses so you can see what went in underneath the shingles.
Included in scope
- Full tear-off and re-roof
- Architectural and 3-tab asphalt shingle
- Standing seam and exposed fastener metal
- Leak diagnosis and targeted repair
- Decking replacement and structural repair
- Ridge and soffit ventilation correction
A wall sheds water at its transitions. A roof does the same.
Flashing, penetrations, valleys, edge metal, and ventilation are not accessory details. They are the parts of the roof that decide whether water is directed out or given a path into the house. We photograph them before they are covered.
The roofing system
The roof is one system, not a stack of products.
01
Decking
We inspect for rot, delamination, unsupported edges, and structural damage before material covers the deck.
02
Water management
Flashing, valleys, penetrations, drip edge, and wall intersections are evaluated as connected water paths.
03
Ventilation
Ridge and soffit ventilation are checked together because attic heat and moisture affect roof performance.
04
Weather surface
Shingles or metal are selected and installed as the visible weather layer after the underlying details are right.
How a roofing project runs01 02 03 04
Clear before the crew arrives.
Written scope
You see what is being removed, installed, repaired, and left in place before permanent work starts.
Execution
Materials, protection, jobsite expectations, and the work sequence are defined before the job is underway.
Closeout
We walk the work, provide relevant documentation, and make sure the project is handed off clearly.
Roofing and repair options
Materials follow the roof, not the other way around.
Architectural shingles
For many homes, architectural asphalt shingles provide a durable weather surface when the deck, flashing, and ventilation details are correct.
3-tab shingles
Where an existing roof calls for a comparable material, we document the system and identify the repair or replacement path clearly.
Standing seam metal
Metal systems require disciplined attention to panel layout, transitions, penetrations, and the roof details underneath.
Targeted repairs
When an issue is isolated and the broader roof is sound, we diagnose the detail rather than push a replacement it does not need.
What determines the price of roofing work
The number follows the condition.
A written roofing scope is built around the work the actual roof requires. Square footage is only one part of the job.
- Roof size, slope, access, and number of stories
- Existing layers and disposal requirements
- Decking condition and structural repairs
- Flashing, valleys, penetrations, and wall intersections
- Ventilation correction and attic conditions
- Material type, layout, and required roof details
What is included, and what is not
Scope boundaries are part of the work.
Included when required
- Documented deck and structural repairs found during the assessment or included as a defined contingency
- Roof details identified in the written scope
- Jobsite protection, cleanup, and material handling stated in the proposal
- Photographs of relevant work before it is covered
Needs a written decision
- Conditions hidden until an existing roof is opened
- Related gutter, siding, chimney, or wall work outside the stated roof scope
- Material or design changes requested after the scope is accepted
- Separate work that does not belong to the roofing assembly
Roofing questions
Get answers before you decide.
Should I repair the roof or replace it?
An isolated issue with a generally sound roof can often be repaired. Material availability, age, condition, flashing, ventilation, and the pattern of prior repairs affect the decision.
Can you assess storm damage?
Yes. Wind, hail, falling limbs, and driven rain can affect shingles, flashing, vents, gutters, and decking. We document visible roof, attic, and exterior details in writing.
Can I get an exact price without an inspection?
An exact scope needs the roof and its details to be evaluated. Size, slope, layers, material, access, decking, flashing, ventilation, and disposal all change the work.
Should I wait for a leak?
No. Aging details, missing granules, damaged shingles, attic moisture, and repeated repairs can justify an assessment before active water reaches the interior.
Free · No obligation
Tell us what the roof is doing.
Start the request here. The existing Sentinel HighLevel assessment form will record your details for follow-up.
Get it looked at
before it spreads.
Start with a documented roofing assessment and a written scope that reflects the actual roof.